Interior Design Assistant

DEJAGER DESIGN, INC; Newport Beach (CA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dejager Design Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a Design & Project Assistant to support Project Managers and Designers on high-end residential projects. This in‑person role covers FF&E, procurements, vendor coordination, client presentations, samples, and installation logistics.

You’ll help organize design development, maintain project files, and communicate updates to the team, with opportunities to grow into more responsibility within the firm.

Competenze

• 1+ year of professional experience in interior design, architecture, design administration, project coordination, or a related field preferred (from HTML).
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets for project organization, schedules, tracking, and budgets.
• Proficiency in Apple Pages for creating polished client presentations and project documents.
• Strong visual presentation and ability to organize design information clearly.
• Experience with Studio Designer preferred.
• Knowledge of SketchUp is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Southern California as project needs require.

Mansioni

• Provide day‑to‑day design, project coordination, and administrative support to Project Managers, Designers, and the Principal Designer.
• Assist with sourcing furniture, fabrics, finishes, lighting, rugs, accessories, and other FF&E materials.
• Prepare and update client presentations, design decks, proposals, specifications, and project documentation.
• Organize and prepare samples, presentation materials, and Design Development bags for client meetings and site visits.
• Assist with vendor communication, including requesting pricing, availability, lead times, samples, and product information.
• Maintain vendor records, enter quotes and project information into Studio Designer, and assist with project schedules and tracking.
• Manage the design library, including organizing fabrics, finishes, catalogs, samples, and coordinating showroom returns.
• Assist with project installations, deliveries, pickups, and coordination with vendors, workrooms, receiving warehouses, and job sites.
• Maintain organized project files, digital assets, calendars, and documentation while communicating updates to the project team.
• Support general studio operations, project‑related errands, and other time‑sensitive tasks as needed.

Conoscenze

Interior design

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Time management

Vendor communication

Google Sheets

Apple Pages

Studio Designer

SketchUp

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Strumenti

Studio Designer

SketchUp

Google Sheets

Apple Pages

Descrizione del lavoro

Dejager Design Inc. is a high‑end residential interior design firm specializing in thoughtfully curated luxury residences throughout Southern California and beyond.

We are seeking an ambitious, organized, and highly detail‑orientedDesign & Project Assistantto join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about interior design, thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, and is looking for a long‑term opportunity to grow within our firm.

The Design & Project Assistant will work closely with our Project Managers and Designers, providing hands‑on support across multiple high‑end residential projects. This position offers exposure to many aspects of the design process, including FF&E, client presentations, vendor coordination, procurement, sample management, project logistics, and installations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day‑to‑day design, project coordination, and administrative support to Project Managers, Designers, and the Principal Designer
• Assist with sourcing furniture, fabrics, finishes, lighting, rugs, accessories, and other FF&E materials
• Prepare and update client presentations, design decks, proposals, specifications, and project documentation
• Organize and prepare samples, presentation materials, and Design Development bags for client meetings and site visits
• Assist with vendor communication, including requesting pricing, availability, lead times, samples, and product information
• Maintain vendor records, enter quotes and project information into Studio Designer, and assist with project schedules and tracking
• Manage the design library, including organizing fabrics, finishes, catalogs, samples, and coordinating showroom returns
• Assist with project installations, deliveries, pickups, and coordination with vendors, workrooms, receiving warehouses, and job sites
• Maintain organized project files, digital assets, calendars, and documentation while communicating updates to the project team
• Support general studio operations, project‑related errands, and other time‑sensitive tasks as needed

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about high‑end residential interior design and FF&E
• Highly organized and exceptionally detail‑oriented
• Proactive, dependable, and able to take initiative
• Solution‑oriented and resourceful
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Calm, professional, and effective in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• A strong communicator who listens carefully and takes direction well
• Professional and polished when interacting with vendors and colleagues
• Collaborative and positive while also comfortable working independently
• Adaptable and comfortable with frequent changes in priorities and project direction
• Visually creative with a strong eye for design, materials, presentation, and detail
• Willing to take on both creative and hands‑on responsibilities with a positive attitude
• Interested in building a long‑term career and growing with Dejager Design Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ year of professional experiencein interior design, architecture, design administration, project coordination, or a related field preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred, butnot required
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through
• Proficiency inGoogle Sheetsfor project organization, schedules, tracking, and budgets
• Proficiency inApple Pagesfor creating and updating polished, visually driven client presentations and project documents
• Strong visual presentation skills and ability to organize design information clearly and professionally
• Experience withStudio Designerpreferred
• Knowledge ofSketchUp is a plus
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Southern California as project needs require

POSITION DETAILS

• Monday-Friday, with additional availability as project schedules and installations require
• Primarily in‑office at ourNewport Beach, Californiastudio
• Regular local travel to client residences, showrooms, vendors, storage facilities, and job sites throughout Southern California
• This is an in‑person position and is not a remote role

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

This position offers the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in high‑end residential interior design while gaining hands‑on exposure todesign development, FF&E, procurement, vendor relationships, presentations, project coordination, installations, and client‑facing preparation.

As the individual develops their knowledge, experience, and capabilities, there is opportunity to take on increased design and project responsibilities within the firm.

We are looking for someone who wants to become an integral part of our team andgrow with Dejager Design Inc. long‑term.